Virginia’s 'Move Over' Law
The “Move Over” law states that when approaching a stationary vehicle displaying flashing, blinking or alternating blue, red or amber light or lights, drivers must yield the right of way by changing lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle. If changing lanes would be unreasonable or unsafe, drivers should proceed with due caution past the vehicle and maintain a safe speed for highway conditions.
A single violation of the “Move Over” law is punishable as a traffic infraction. Subsequent violations may be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia’s 'Move It' Law
If you’re in a fender bender with no injuries and you can move your vehicle, move it from the travel lanes – it’s the law. When you leave your vehicle on the road after a crash, you add to traffic backups, which then may cause other more serious crashes in terms of property damage and personal injury.
If you are in a crash, check first for injuries. If anyone is injured, call 9-1-1 immediately. If no one is injured and traffic is blocked, move the vehicles, when possible, to the nearest safe location, then call 9-1-1.
VDOT and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office asks motorists to take the Highway Safety Challenge by doing the following while on the road:
- Buckle up (a recent state survey shows that more than 80 percent of Virginians use their seat belts)
- Avoid distractions/No texting while driving – it’s the law!
- Share the road
- Drive drug- and alcohol-free
- Obey speed limits
Finally, while planning your holiday trip, remember to call 511 or visit www.511virginia.org for the latest traffic and travel information throughout Virginia.
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